Is it worth replacing a noisy washing machine gearbox?
Replacing a noisy washing machine gearbox is a time-consuming task that requires enough workspace and removing parts like the washplate, making it difficult to tell if the issue is a failing bearing or something else. Because stuck parts and high repair costs can make the job frustrating, some people choose to discard the appliance entirely rather than attempt a DIY fix.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1Throwing the washing machine out and buying a new one.
- 2Paying a technician to do the repair.
In their words
Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.
“What's the model number of the washer? It can be a time consuming task but not very difficult if you have space to work on it and you can easily remove the washplate.”source ↗
“This washer is the bane of my existence lol. I don’t know if mine starts this crap I’m chucking it out.”source ↗
Where this came up
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